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Dame Deborah James's mum shares heartbreakingly honest update on life without daughter

Heather James has opened up about how she is navigating life after the loss of her daughter, Dame Deborah James, who tragically died last year from bowel cancer

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Deborah James’ mum Heather says first Christmas without daughter will be ‘very hard’

‘We’re going to celebrate Deborah,’ said the late activist’s mum in an interview with Lorraine Kelly

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Deborah James: Her ‘zest for life’ will be missed this Christmas, mum Heather says

The campaigner’s family will continue fundraising in her name

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James ‘had no regrets but didn’t want to die’, says mum

The mother of cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James said her daughter told her she did not want to die in a late-night chat, just days before her death.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Deborah James’ mother: ‘How can you not love what she did in that eight weeks?’

In her first interview since her daughter’s death, Heather James has spoken about the public support the family received.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Deborah James told her mum she didn't want to die in late-night chat

The broadcaster and campaigner moved home to be with her parents for the final weeks of her life

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Deborah James' parents pay loving tribute to Bowelbabe fundraiser's life

Dame Deborah James passed away last week, with her legacy including the Bowelbabe Fund that is continuing to raise money for cancer charities - including through the sale of a special rose

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Deborah James’ mother Heather pays tribute to her daughter: ‘My heart is broken’

The cancer campaigner passed away while ‘surrounded by her family’

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Dame Deborah James and mum enjoy 'lovely relaxing day in the sunshine'

The bowel cancer campaigner is shown enjoying a refreshing drink by the River Wey

Wales Online · Jun 22, 2022